Legislature signs off on coal bill amid veto risk
The Kansas Legislature sent House Bill 2412, a coal fired power plant measure, to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on the wrap-up session’s last day. Sunflower Electric Power Corp. and partners seek two 700 megawatt units in southwest Kansas, a plan that stalled after prior veto threats yet gained broad economic development support. House vote 76-48, Senate 24-10. bills could survive without signature, with overriding votes uncertain. Local reaction centers on possible energy and economic impacts for southwest Kansas.
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Grandmother at Haskell to earn bachelor’s degree this weekend
A Haskell Indian Nations University grandmother will graduate this weekend as the first family member to earn a bachelor's degree while several of her children are also finishing their studies.
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Torch Reaches Mount Everest Summit Amid Olympic Cheers
The Olympic torch reached Mount Everest's summit after a six hour ascent by a 19 member team in red parkas bearing Olympic logos. The group broke camp before dawn and completed the climb to 29,035 feet, marking a high altitude milestone for the relay.
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Bushes plan wedding at Texas ranch for Jenna Bush
President Bush discussed planning for his daughter Jenna's wedding to Henry Hager at the family Texas ranch. The ceremony is slated for Saturday, with sensitive diplomacy and difficult spending decisions noted as part of preparations.
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Beeghley Farm Hosts Old German Baptist Meeting
Charles Beeghley prepares his Lawrence south farm for the Old German Baptist Brethren annual conference. Thousands are expected to gather Saturday for the event amid rural preparations and community involvement.
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US Consumers Rank Last In Green Habits Survey
National Geographic Society sponsored Green Dex ranks 14 nations on environmental choices across housing transportation consumer goods and food. United States scores 44.9 out of 100 behind India and Brazil highest at 60 with Japan and France near bottom. results based on 1000 online respondents per country in Jan Feb.
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Aid relief slow as Myanmar cyclone survivors wait visas
Aid groups face visa delays and blocked relief flights in Myanmar, hoping for government access to reach up to a million homeless after last weekend’s cyclone. Officials list about 22 000 dead, but exile groups warn death toll could reach 70 1900 to 100 000.
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Kansas University sports facility upgrades expand to Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas University expands sports facilities with a $55 million program covering upgrades, expansions and additions to football and surrounding areas. State bonds will fund near term costs, repaid by athletics department revenues and donations, per documents provided to Id.com.
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Downtown Lawrence Inc Declines To Cover Banquet Bill
Kansas University athletics balks at a 6400 payment from Downtown Lawrence Inc to cover the canceled basketball banquet at the Holidome. DLI, led by Dan Hughes, says the letter terms weren’t final and the cost would strain their budget. He notes parade gains downtown while some businesses benefited little from the tournament.
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